New Orleans Youth Program Quality Initiative (NOLA-YPQI)

 
 
 

The New Orleans Youth Alliance (NOYA) was founded to lead and facilitate youth program quality improvement that transforms how adults and youth engage. Through the New Orleans Youth Program Quality Initiative (NOLA-YPQI), NOYA provides youth serving organizations with professional development workshops, program assessments, strategic thought-partnership, and specialized support through an assess-plan-improve process

NOYA is thrilled to launch the 11th Cohort of NOLA-YPQI! In partnership with youth service organizations like you, NOYA continues our work towards better youth program quality and improved youth outcomes. We are excited you are interested in partnering with us as a member of the NOLA-YPQI Year 11 Network.


What your organization gets access to as a YPQI Network Member:

  1. NOYA’s commitment to continuous growth and quality improvement of workshops, coaching, and other services,

  2. Support identifying organizational strengths, potential areas of growth, and development of short-term and long-term goals (a.k.a., an Improvement Plan),

  3. Quarterly Community of Practice (CoP) Meetings and other opportunities for skills development within the cohort,

  4. Responsive team of staff, trainers, external assessors, and coaches to support your organization as you implement your Program Improvement Plan,

  5. Opportunities to deepen relationships among cohort members,

  6. Continuation of charting progress based on program goals already established from previous participation (Returning Organizations), and more!


Your participation demonstrates your organization’s commitment to youth leadership, racial equity, intersectional equity, and quality delivery of youth programs and services. We look forward to an impactful Year 11 with you in our Network. This application is due by Wednesday, July 30, 2025, COB. You are encouraged to apply before the deadline.

How to Apply:

Your organization must complete the NOLA-YPQI Network 2025-2026 Application by Wednesday, July 30, 2025 COB to be a Network Partner.

Additionally, you may access the Multi Site Application if your organization delivers youth programs at multiple locations.

Only complete the Fee Assistance Form if the network fee serves as a barrier to your organization’s participation in the YPQI Network and you would like consideration for fee assistance.

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact LaDonya Williams, Director of Professional Development & Organizational Effectiveness: ladonya@noya.org.